Former MISFITS Drummer JOEY IMAGE Dead At 63

02 June 2020

Former MISFITS drummer Joey Image has died at the age of 63. The news of his passing was first reported by The New York Hardcore Chronicles and was later confirmed by the band.

Four years ago, Joey was diagnosed with liver cancer, and has been seeking treatment at University of Miami, where he was a possible candidate for a liver transplant, according to an update on his GoFundMe page.

Joey, whose birth name was Joey Poole, was a member of the MISFITS between 1978 and 1980 and appeared on the "Horror Business" EP, the "Night Of The Living Dead" single, and the "Beware" EP. He last performed with the band in 2000.